You will create a political cartoon that demonstrates one of the following issues that
was present in Post-WWI America. You may draw the cartoon on the back or on a
separate sheet of paper.
Criteria needed to get your message across in political cartoons
Link to this below information: Political cartoon assignment
1.
The Creation of the League of Nations
a.
This cartoon may demonstrate one of the
following
i. The
weakness of the League of Nations
ii. The
intended purpose of the League of Nations
2.
The flaws of the Treaty of Versailles
a.
Describe the treaty and its flaws
3.
The
relationship between President Wilson and the congress
a.
Describe the tension and disagreement between
these two branches of government. Should include something that reflects the
rejection of the 14 Points, Treaty of Versailles, and/or the League of Nations.
4.
Your choice. Pick a topic concerning WWI. You
must have this approved by Ms. Cohen.
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Category
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4 Points
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3 Points
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2 Points
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1 Point
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Your Score
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Content
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Demonstrates an in depth
understanding of the topic that is describes
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Demonstrates some
understanding, but the level of knowledge is limited
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Demonstrates one of the
content topics yet there are inaccuracies or a mismatch between the
explanation and the cartoon
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Some effort, yet lacking
much understanding
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Political Cartoon Devices
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Many of the cartoon devices
are used and with a great level of skill
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There is evidence of one or
more of the devices, yet it does not improve the content of the cartoon
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One device is used
ineffectively
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No usage of devices. The
graphic is simply a picture and not a cartoon
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Originality
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Demonstrates a great deal of
original thought
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Demonstrates some original
thought
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Demonstrates a small amount
of political thought
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Lacks originality
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Title
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Title
is appropriate and original.
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Title is appropriate yet
lacks originality
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Title is lacking
appropriateness and originality
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Title is missing
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Attractiveness
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Exceptionally
attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.
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Attractive
in terms of design, layout, and neatness.
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Acceptably
attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.
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Distractingly
messy or very poorly designed.
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Explanation
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Explanation is written on
the very bottom outside of the frame of the cartoon and it clearly explains
the devices used in the cartoon and identifies the specific content that the
cartoon reflects on.
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Explanation is written on
the very bottom outside of the frame yet it leaves out the description of
devices used or the content described
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Explanation is written on
the very bottom outside of the frame yet it leaves out the description of
devices used and the content described
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Explanation is missing or
not complete
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